www.etherpad.com/polaris (A virtual sticky pad, where you can simultaneously pre-write/compose/edit/revise, etc.)
www.wordle.net (word cloud~spelling lists, intro new vocabulary, etc.)
www.tikatok.com (A super easy way to publish books/FABULOUS Story Sparks for hesitant writers)
username: dpspolaris
password: dpspolaris
Bottom of page: HELP and then "The Book Editor"
www.vocaroo.com (One click to record voice. Great for literacy products (book reports, Who am I? All Abouts) and math (how to solve problems, auditory accommodations) etc.)
Here's an example of "Who Am I?" Click "vocaroo" to go to the site OR click ">" to play
Here are my favorite tools:
www.etherpad.com/polaris (A virtual sticky pad, where you can simultaneously pre-write/compose/edit/revise, etc.)
www.wordle.net (word cloud~spelling lists, intro new vocabulary, etc.)
www.tikatok.com (A super easy way to publish books/FABULOUS Story Sparks for hesitant writers)
username: dpspolaris
password: dpspolaris
Bottom of page: HELP and then "The Book Editor"
www.vocaroo.com (One click to record voice. Great for literacy products (book reports, Who am I? All Abouts) and math (how to solve problems, auditory accommodations) etc.)
Here's an example of "Who Am I?" Click "vocaroo" to go to the site OR click ">" to play
3rd grader:
4 year old:
www.blabberize.com (Same as Vocaroo, but with a photo that talks)
If you have time to play:
http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/ (The most comprehensive list of 2.0 tools for teachers)
http://gettingtrickywithwikis.wikispaces.com (The best how to for wiki pages)
http://www.geocaching.com/ (HGT students love puzzles, deductive reasoning, and mysteries. Geocashing is both, but better!)
www.letterpop.com (Professional looking newsletters for teachers OR professional looking student writing products)